Northern Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Northern Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Northern family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 7
Agricultural Labourer 5
Dress Maker 3
Shoe Maker 3
Tailor 2
Farmer's Son 2
General Servant 2
Carter 2
House Servant 2
Agricultural Labourer Wife 1
Charwoman 1
Cook 1
Formerly Agricultural Labourer 1
Groom 1
Nurse 1
Shoe Maker Master 1
Butcher 1
Butchers Son 1
Butchers Wife 1
Boot Closer 1
Farmer Of 212 Acres Employing 4 Men & 2 Boys 1
Farmers Wife 1
Marble & Stone Mason 1
Retired Farmers Wife 1
Shoe Closer 1

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